Wednesday, October 17, 2007

COUNTY REORGANIZATION CAUCUS

Our biennial reorganization caucus will be held at Contois Auditorium, City Hall, Burlington, VT, at 7:00 PM. County Committee Delegates elected at the local caucuses will elect officers for the next two years. While a number of officers are running again, there are some vacancies. If you have an interest in becoming an officer, I would be happy to hear from you ahead of time. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor. If you are interested in being considered for an officer position, please come to the meeting prepared with a person to nominate you and another person to second the nomination. We welcome your participation in this process.

We will also have the privilege of hearing from both the VDP Executive Director, Jill Krowinski, and the current State Committee Chairman, Ian Carleton, during the meeting. Although only delegates will have voting privileges at the caucus, everyone is welcome to attend and become involved in the work of the Democratic Party at the county level.

Message from the Chairman

Welcome to the Chittenden County Democrats' home page!

Political action is an endeavor that is an important component of a democratic society. While the right to vote is the most fundamental element of the democratic process, there are many other ways that citizens can make their voices heard. Whether you decide to work for a particular candidate, or contribute money to a campaign or a political party, or write a letter to the editor about a candidate or issue that motivates you, you are playing an important part in the political process. Without this kind of participation, our political system becomes susceptible to domination by special interests.

As I once heard Vermont House Speaker Gaye Symington say, "Don’t leave politics solely to those who are inclined to it." Another way of putting it is this: "Politics is every conscientious citizen’s business."

Since you have decided to visit this site, you are probably one of those conscientious citizens. We welcome you in the spirit of engagement and inclusion. Find out who we are and what we’re about. We hope you’ll find the information here useful and will decide to join us in working for the values that the Democratic Party stands for.